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DOWNEY DRILLING INC
Lexington, NE
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 17.6% of 17 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1378669 · MC 1266543
Conditional
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1266543 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Fire & Casualty Co.
Safety
Conditional
27.8% OOS · 27 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 17.6% of 17 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 17.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1266543
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 10065552215
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 60489257
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1378669
MC Number
MC-1266543
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 31, 2005
Authority Granted
July 12, 2021
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
75471 Road 435, Lexington, NE 68850-1933
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Thomas Downey
Officer 2
Brent M Downey
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate17.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (12.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
27.8% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
66th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | NE | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE12
KS8
CO2
IA1
KY1
SD1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Flatbed
7
Pickup
4
Tractor
3
Truck
3
Utility Trailer
2
Cargo Van
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532CXK1534389 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X4TD797656 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL3LG300875 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT0GEC82709 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7HJ175940 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 36 ft | 5FTCF3621R1018266 | 2 | 1 |
| Belh | — | 16JF01823P1024342 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT8PEC05520 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HT3GEB24360 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWF36F22EA34626 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BM8PEC05517 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT0SEC82222 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT7NEE49714 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BTXTED23067 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 3 | 1FTRU8UG1NKA52850 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C05M020825 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALU0X46D891789 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320582021036 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Transcraft | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 1TTT5320182021036 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X9KR254325 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKMLD9X57M212842 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL4PG510798 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTAJ9NG243563 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 24 ft | 46UFU2429R1288637 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 46UFU4028P1267308 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Diamond T Trailers Mfg. Co. Diamond T Trailers Mfg. Co | Flatbed · 20 ft | 5FWFS202XBR013654 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc. | Flatbed · 22 ft | 5SHFH2222LB000169 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Flatbed · 22 ft | 7UZFH2224PB000945 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Flatbed · 25 ft | 7UZFH2520SB001207 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | T005000934 | BROADWATER NE | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FELLING TRAILERS |
1FT8W3BTXTED23067 5FTCF3621R1018266 |
NE 18219M NE 18X9477 |
| June 17, 2026 | CV42257248 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPED49X4TD797656 13N2532CXK1534389 |
NE 432026 NE 18X8665 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | T479000073 | MAXWELL NE | III | 2 | 1 | DOWNEY DRILLING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FELLING TRAILERS |
1NPALU0X46D891789 5FTCF3621R1018266 |
NE 1845 NE 18X9477 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 0282000162 | NORTON KS | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWF36F22EA34626 |
NE 1826 |
| March 19, 2026 | 0379000186 | GARDEN CITY KS | I | 14 | 4 | DOWNEY DRILLING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC |
3C7WRNFL3LG300875 7UZFH2520SB001207 |
NE 421216 NE 18X8424 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.817A-HMSP | OOSHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDL | OOSEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 385.403-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Motor Carrier failing to obtain an HM safety permit as required | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 385.415A-HMRITHM | HM (Administrative) - Failing to provide required information when transporting hazardous materials requiring a hazardous materials safety permit | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1I | Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17 | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 0282000113 | HILL CITY KS | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FT8W3BT0SEC82222 |
NE 18315L |
| March 3, 2026 | 0680001284 | TILFORD SD | III | — | — | BAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPED49X4TD797656 13N2532CXK1534389 |
NE 432026 NE 18X8665 |
| January 21, 2026 | 1749630609 | HOLLY CO | III | 1 | — | KROY INDUSTRIES INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPED49X4TD797656 13N2532CXK1534389 |
NE 432026 NE 18X8665 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | 1378531358 | LAMAR CO | II | — | — | KROY INDUSTRIES INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPED49X4TD797656 13N2532CXK1534389 |
NE 432026 NE 18-X8665 |
| October 27, 2025 | 0450000075 | GARDEN CITY KS | I | 10 | 6 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRTAJ9NG243563 46UFU2429R1288637 |
NE 1847 NE 18X8376 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KROY INDUSTRIES INC. | 3 | January 21, 2026 |
| BAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTS | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| DOWNING DRILLING | 1 | April 17, 2025 |
| DOWNEY DRILLING (LOCAL WORK TRUCK) | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| BLACK HILLS BENTONITE | 1 | October 20, 2024 |
| DOWNING DRILLLING | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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